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Scottish 6 Days, Oban, 2011

Competition nameScottish 6 Days, Oban, 2011
Start date20110731
End date20110806
CountryGreat Britain
Race typeInternational
Nearest place or cityOban
Club/organizerScottish 6 Day Event Co. Ltd.
Region of countryScotland
Number of competition days6
Expected number of runners2000
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Max distance from eventcentre to competitions25km
Latest entry date30th June 2011
Typical accomodation fee, tent (Euro)68
Event descriptionThe Scottish Orienteering 6-Day Event is a high quality orienteering event in terms of terrain, maps and organisation. It also has a friendly and helpful approach towards both the competitor and the volunteer on whom the event depends. 2011 is based in the Oban area, and all 6 locations are very close to the event centre.
Terrain descriptionThe forests and moorland near Oban offer a fantastic variety of terrain that will appeal to all orienteers. Mature oak woodland Younger birch thickets Wild open moorland Intricate contour detail
Training possibilitiesThere will be a whole week of training/coaching opportunities in the preceding week. See the website fro details of the areas to be used.
Holiday activities,nature,hiking etc.This part of the West coast of Scotland is a popular holiday destination that has something to offer for everyone. Mountains - Lochs - Sea - Islands - Wildlife - History
Live GPS tracking available?Yes
Info about live coverageGPS tracking will be provided on day 3
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